Head over to Hulopoe Bay where you’ll find Lanai’s
delightful treasure. A much-loved spot, Hulopoe Bay is Lanai’s most
popular swimming and picnicking beach. Take a quick
ferry ride from Lahaina, pack a picnic lunch and make a day trip out
of it. The facilities are all here – picnic tables, showers and
restrooms.
Crystal clear waters invite snorkelers to observe the brilliant reef
marine life below, a testament to the success of the marine life
conservation district here. Hulopoe Bay is a protected marine
preserve, so visitors are asked to take only pictures and leave only
bubbles. Also, no ship is allowed to anchor in this bay. Turtles and
spinner dolphins are frequently observed here.
Hulopoe Bay is quite long and crescent-shaped and bordered on either
side by boulders. The ocean bottom slopes off quickly, so novice
swimmer should be cautious. There’s usually some surf present, ideal
for bodyboarding or
surfing. Small rip currents sometimes form as
well. On the bay’s east side is a lava terrace that has several
large tidal pools, all of which are home to an abundance of marine
life.
There is also a famous resort, the Manele Bay Resort located on a
scenic bay overlook, if you’re hoping to spend a little more time in
this romantic spot and want to add “pampering” to your to-do list.
To the left of Hulopoe Beach, you’ll find another of Lanai’s most
talked-about beach spots,
Shark’s Bay.
Hulopoe Beach is located on
Lanai's south coast. If you arrive on Lanai with the ferry from
Maui, its within walking distance from Manele Bay, where the ferry
arrives.
Hulopoe Beach in Bullet Points
One of Lanai's best-known beaches, ideal for swimming,
snorkeling and diving
Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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